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Gale Warning 3, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

January 16, 2021

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Jan 16, 2021, 1:08 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 16, 2021, 10:00 PM EST. It was in force for 26 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Jan 16, 2021, 1:08 PM EST (18:08 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 16, 2021, 10:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 18, 2021, 12:00 AM EST
In force
26 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

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647 
WHUS71 KBOX 161808
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
108 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

ANZ231>234-170215-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0003.210117T0300Z-210118T0300Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
108 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  4 to 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and 
  Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ251-170215-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0003.210117T0300Z-210118T0300Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
108 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ250-170215-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0003.210117T0300Z-210118T0300Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
108 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen 
  Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-170215-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0003.210117T0300Z-210118T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
108 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to 
  Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 
  nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-170215-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0003.210117T1300Z-210117T2300Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
108 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 
  2 to 4 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In 
  Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-170215-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0003.210117T0300Z-210118T0300Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
108 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST
SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ256-170215-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0003.210117T0300Z-210118T0300Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
108 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard 
  extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
784 
WHUS71 KBOX 161927
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
227 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

ANZ231>235-237-251-170330-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.210117T0300Z-210118T0300Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
227 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode 
  Island coastal waters. 

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-170330-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.210117T0300Z-210118T0300Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
227 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east 
  of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine 
  Sanctuary, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA 
  to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 
  25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island 
  coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas 
  Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-170330-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.210117T1300Z-210117T2300Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
227 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2
  to 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In 
  Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

Frank
019 
WHUS71 KBOX 170321
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1021 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

ANZ231>235-237-251-171130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210118T0300Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1021 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode 
  Island coastal waters.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-171130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210118T0300Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
1021 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east 
  of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine 
  Sanctuary, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA 
  to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 
  25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island 
  coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas 
  Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-171130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.210117T1300Z-210117T2300Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
1021 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 
  2 to 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In 
  Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
814 
WHUS71 KBOX 170758
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
258 AM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

ANZ231>235-237-251-171600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210118T0300Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
258 AM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode 
  Island coastal waters.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-171600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210118T0300Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
258 AM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east 
  of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine 
  Sanctuary, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA 
  to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 
  25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island 
  coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas 
  Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-171600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.210117T1300Z-210117T2300Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
258 AM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 
  2 to 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In 
  Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
038 
WHUS71 KBOX 171440
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
940 AM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

ANZ231>235-237-251-172245-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210118T0300Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
940 AM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode 
  Island coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-172245-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210118T0300Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
940 AM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east 
  of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine 
  Sanctuary, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA 
  to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 
  25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island 
  coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas 
  Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-172245-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210117T2300Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
940 AM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2
  to 3 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In 
  Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

Frank
958 
WHUS71 KBOX 171941
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
241 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

ANZ231>235-237-251-180345-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210118T0500Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
241 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode 
  Island coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-180345-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210118T0500Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
241 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east 
  of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine 
  Sanctuary, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA 
  to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 
  25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island 
  coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas 
  Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-172300-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210117T2300Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
241 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2
  to 3 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In 
  Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

Frank
338 
WHUS71 KBOX 172301
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
601 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

ANZ230-236-180700-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210117T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0005.210117T2301Z-210118T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
601 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In 
  Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-251-180500-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210118T0500Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
601 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode 
  Island coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-180500-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210118T0500Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
601 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east 
  of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine 
  Sanctuary, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA 
  to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 
  25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island 
  coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas 
  Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
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WHUS71 KBOX 180309
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1009 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

ANZ231>235-237-251-180500-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210118T0500Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1009 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode 
  Island coastal waters.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-180500-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210118T0500Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
1009 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east 
  of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine 
  Sanctuary, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA 
  to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 
  25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island 
  coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas 
  Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-181115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210118T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
1009 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In 
  Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 16, 3:03 AM ESTWind AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket and 3 more9 hr
Jan 16, 7:50 AM ESTWinter Storm WarningBOXFranklin4 hr

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Gale Warnings in Massachusetts, 2021Every gale warning in 2021

Sources

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